The logic of karma is that we’re brainwashed, we’re completely conditioned, we’re completely habituated – not by others but by our own past actions. We are propelled by the force of our past habits, both good and bad - Ven. Robina

Lama Yeshe

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Q & A with Robina

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13 June, 2022

Please show me how to practice Vajrayogini

QUESTION

Hi Robina

I hope that this email finds you well.

Would it be possible for you to guide me in following the Vajrayogini path?

I know there are many books on the FPMT website. That's great. However, I'm also aware that it's important to get empowerment and guidance. Then there is self-empowerment.

I'd be very grateful if you can help me with some guidance on this.

Thank you so much in advance

Lots of Love

ANSWER

Dearest W,

I’m happy to hear from you.

It is wonderful you want to practice Vajrayogini! So special.

However you need first to receive the empowerment into the practice and before that you need to have received another empowerment to qualify.

The practice of self-empowerment that you refer to is one that you do once you’ve done a retreat and a fire puja related to the practice, which all happen after the empowerment.

So I think one step at a time.

Meanwhile it is good to study the teachings on this approach. I suggest Lama Yeshe’s book called Introduction to Tantra as a good start.

And aspire every day to receive the empowerment and practice Vajrayogini!

Much love,

Robina